Evolve Bank & Trust · 1 month ago
Financial Crimes Investigator
Memphis, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expEvolve Bank & Trust is seeking a Financial Crimes Investigator to join their AML Investigations team within the AFC Department. The role involves conducting investigations into suspicious activities, managing a queue of diverse matters, and ensuring compliance with regulatory expectations while maintaining quality excellence in all investigations.
BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesPayments
Responsibilities
Review escalated AML transaction monitoring alerts and/or unusual activity referrals for suspicious activity for retail bank and fintech partner transaction activity within the established Service Level Agreement (SLA)s
Demonstrate proficiency in identifying and remediating criminal methods and AML typologies, applying these characteristics through proactive analysis of transaction data and facts collated
Conduct complex investigations aimed at identifying money laundering, significant regulatory, reputational or conduct risk to the bank
Demonstrate competency gathering evidentiary information and maintaining case files
Draft in depth narrative summaries of suspicious activity; prepare and submit Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) as needed
Stay current on industry standards and developments in the areas of KYC, BSA/AML, and OFAC, and apply regulatory requirements and internal policies to your analysis
Make recommendations on adverse action and account closure requests
Share knowledge and help train other investigators
Assist with special projects within the department as needed
Assist in preparing reports and presentations requested by management
Follow all applicable federal laws, rules, and regulations relating to the Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (BSA/AML/OFAC)
Determine if case reviews need to be expanded based on findings
Document case findings, maintaining supporting documentation for the case decision
Develop and maintain effective relationships with regulatory bodies, law enforcement intelligence agencies, sister bank networks, and industry professional associations
Keep abreast of the threat landscape, threat vectors and actors
Perform other job duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum five (5) to seven (7) years of banking experience with an emphasis in anti-money laundering operations, OFAC operations, investigations, or consumer compliance functions
Minimum of five (5) years of experience writing BSA reports
Focus on customer service to both external and internal customers
Minimum of five (5) years of experience drafting and executing investigative plans
Minimum of five (5) years of experience actively managing an individual queue in a case management system, effective at deconfliction and link analysis
Advanced knowledge of Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act, OFAC and related regulations
Ability to explain BSA concepts with confidence such as AML, KYC, CIP, CDD, EDD, OFAC
Ability to organize, analyze and interpret data to explain complex irregularities or trends
Ability to observe strict confidentiality requirements
Analytical skills and the ability to resolve complex problems with minimal guidance
Attention to detail and accuracy
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Effective time management, planning and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously
Can work independently, requiring little to no prompting from your supervisor
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred or relevant experience in financial services
CAMS, CFE, or equivalent certification(s) or willingness to obtain certification(s)
Company
Evolve Bank & Trust
Evolve Bank & Trust is a full-service financial service company offering specialized services in payment processing solutions and banking.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mark Mosteller
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Rob Lance
Vice President Commercial Lending
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